US and South Korea Flex Military Muscle Near North Korean Border

US and South Korea Flex Military Muscle Near North Korean Border

Dagens.com (AU)

Story by Camilla Jessen

10/02/2025

미국과 한국, 북한 국경 인근에서 군사력 과시

* flex one's muscles : 힘이 있는 것을 보이다, 위협하다.

* show muscle, flex muscle: 힘을 과시하다

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The United States and South Korea have launched three weeks of joint live-fire military exercises near the inter-Korean border. The goal is to enhance combat readiness and coordination as tensions with North Korea continue to rise.

According to Yonhap and Ukrinform, the exercises began last Monday at a military training complex in Bucheon, about 30 kilometers south of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas.

 

 

During the drills, U.S. and South Korean forces formed joint combat units, using South Korean K1A2 tanks, American Stryker combat vehicles, M777A2 howitzers, Apache attack helicopters, and A-10 attack aircraft.

The exercises aim to strengthen interoperability between the allies and help newly deployed U.S. forces adapt to the Korean Peninsula’s operational environment.

 

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This marks the second time that the South Korean military and U.S. rotational forces have conducted such drills together, following an initial joint exercise in July 2024.

 

Previously, newly arriving U.S. units trained separately before integrating with South Korean forces.

 

The drills come as the U.S. Navy’s nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Alexandria, recently arrived in South Korea, underscoring Washington’s commitment to regional security.

 

 

The growing military cooperation between the U.S. and South Korea serves as a clear message to Pyongyang, as North Korea continues to advance its nuclear and missile programs.

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U.S. Nuclear Submarine Arrives in South Korea

Dagens.com (AU)

Story by Camilla Jessen

10/02/2025

 

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A US Navy nuclear-powered submarine carrying cruise missiles has arrived in South Korea, in what is being seen as a show of strength and deterrence amid growing threats from North Korea.

The USS Alexandria, a Los Angeles-class attack submarine, docked at Busan Naval Base on Monday, according to South Korea’s Yonhap news agency.

 

 

The US military has stated that the vessel’s visit is for resupply and crew rest, but it will also include joint activities with the South Korean Navy, reinforcing military cooperation between the two allies.

 

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The USS Alexandria is a fast-attack submarine designed to track and destroy enemy submarines and surface ships, conduct covert surveillance, and carry out precision strikes. The vessel is armed with Harpoon anti-ship missiles and Tomahawk cruise missiles.

 

The duration of its stay has not been disclosed.

 

Strengthening US-South Korea Military Ties

The arrival of the USS Alexandria comes at a time of heightened military activity in the region. Just days ago, South Korea activated a new naval command made up of Aegis-equipped destroyers, designed to counter ballistic missile threats from North Korea.

 

The US has steadily increased military cooperation with South Korea in response to Pyongyang’s continued missile tests and nuclear ambitions.

 

The docking of a nuclear-powered submarine serves as a clear message of the US commitment to its ally and a warning to potential adversaries in the region.

 

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